How to Access Services from the Developmental Disabilities Office

Montgomery County Developmental Disabilities Office provides services and supports to children and adults with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability and children and adults with a diagnosis of Autism.

Contact our Intake Coordinator

To learn more about our services contact our Intake Coordinator at 610-278-5666. Our Intake Coordinator will provide an overview of our program and review the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

To assist in the determination of eligibility the following documents will be necessary before an intake meeting can be scheduled:

Individuals with an Intellectual Disability

Psychological completed by a licensed psychologist that documents:

A diagnosis of intellectual disability

A full scale IQ score of 70 or below

An adaptive assessment which documents significant limitations in at least two areas of adaptive functioning skills

Evidence of the onset of Intellectual Disabilities prior to the age of 22.

Individuals with Autism

Enrolled in Medical Assistance

Standardized diagnostic tool completed by a Developmental Pediatrician, Licensed Psychiatrist or Psychologist that provides a diagnosis of Autism.

An adaptive assessment which documents significant limitations in at least three areas of adaptive functioning skills

Evidence of the onset of Autism prior to the age of 22.

MA51 or other medical evaluation form completed by a physician recommending ICF/ORC level of care